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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,139.66, 346,663.73 and 166,284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,139.66, 346,663.73 and 166,284.06 is: 229,532.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,139.66 : 346,663.73 = 166,284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,139.66/346,663.73 = 166,284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,139.66x = 346,663.73 × 166,284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,139.66x = 57,644,652,479.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,644,652,479.14/251,139.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,532.25

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